Sturdy Turtles (Pull Ahead Books)
Pull Ahead Books — Animals Series
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What’s inside...
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of North American turtles.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the turtle feels when it carries its home on its back? Can you imagine having your home with you all the time?
What are some of the challenges the turtles face in the story? How do they overcome them?
Why do you think the author chose turtles as the main characters? What can we learn from turtles?
If you were a turtle in this book, where would you want to travel? Why?
How do the turtles help each other in the story? Can you think of a time when someone helped you like that?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story. Use the questions to delve deeper into the turtle’s world, fostering empathy and understanding. Highlight the qualities of perseverance and teamwork shown by the turtles. Relate the turtles' experiences to your child’s world by discussing similar challenges they face and how they can overcome them. Share your own stories of teamwork and support to strengthen the bond and enrich the conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Through the narrative of turtles overcoming obstacles, children learn about the importance of persistence and endurance.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by not giving up easily in difficult situations, whether in school tasks or interpersonal challenges.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story demonstrates how turtles work together to solve problems, teaching the value of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to seek help from others and contribute to group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: As turtles adjust to different environments in the book, it teaches children the significance of being flexible and adapting to change.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of adjusting to new classrooms, new teachers, or even new family dynamics.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book shows turtles analyzing situations and making decisions, which highlights problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach their own problems methodically, thinking through possible solutions before acting.